Get $50 Amazon Credit with Meta Quest 3 512GB VR Headset Purchase

Today's the day to snag the best VR gaming headset at a discount! Amazon is sweetening the deal by throwing in a $50 bonus Amazon credit when you purchase the Meta Quest 3 512GB VR headset for $499.99. The credit should be automatically applied in your cart and will be reflected during the final checkout step. Plus, you'll receive a free copy of Batman: Arkham Shadow and a three-month trial to Meta Quest+.

Meta Quest 3 VR Headset with Batman: Arkham Shadow

Bonus $50 Amazon Digital Credit

Meta Quest 3 VR Headset

$499.99 at Amazon

The Meta Quest 3 is the top standalone consumer-oriented VR headset available today. Its key advantage is that it can be played completely untethered, allowing you to dive into games like Beat Saber or Pistol Whip without needing a gaming PC or a PlayStation 5. If you do own a powerful gaming PC, you can connect it to harness the superior hardware, even wirelessly.

How Is the Quest 3 Different from the Quest 3S?

Quest 3S vs. Quest 3 Similarities

• Snapdragon XR2 Gen 2 processor
• Touch Plus controllers
• 120Hz refresh rate
• Mixed reality passthrough (same cameras, different layout)

Quest 3S vs. Quest 3 Differences

• Lower per-eye resolution (1832x1920 vs 2064×2208)
• Fresnel lens vs. pancake lens
• Lower FOV (96°/90° vs 104°/96°)
• Smaller storage capacity (128GB vs 512GB)
• Longer battery life (2.5hrs vs 2.2hrs)

While the Quest 3 isn't the most budget-friendly standalone VR headset—that title goes to the Quest 3S—the Quest 3S offers the same processor, features, ergonomics, and controllers for $200 less. However, the Quest 3 features significantly upgraded optics, a major improvement over the Quest 3S, which mostly retains the optics from the Quest 2. The visual quality of the display is crucial for VR immersion. If the image is blurry or distorted, it can disrupt the experience. For VR newcomers unsure about their enjoyment, the Quest 3S is a safer bet. But for VR veterans, the enhanced immersion of the Quest 3 justifies the investment.

Quest 3 Review by Eric Song

"The Quest 3 continues Meta's tradition of offering a cost-effective headset that doesn't require an expensive gaming PC but can still benefit from one if you have it. This unique feature sets it apart from nearly every other VR headset, except its predecessors. The numerous upgrades make the $200 generational price increase well worth it. For those willing to splurge, the Quest 3 sets a new standard for VR and mixed reality gaming."

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